Do NOT use a screwdriver!!! Use fishing line and cut through the adhesive, it is so easy to just ruin your laptop with poking through the battery.

I used my aunt's SNAP benefits card to pry the battery out. Worked like a charm.

The internet ... the modern university of everything. Thank you, you spared me some dough and I very much appreciate you for that! You rock!

This worked fine for me but I suggest getting a kit from the Auto parts store for doing door trim etc. They are plastic levers and pry bars usually in a kit of 4-6 different sizes. Plastic means you won't be as likely to puncture a battery and they are prybar shaped so you don't need the eraser for a fulcrum.

I was able to make this work on my mac with old and swollen batteries. I could not believe how much adhesive they used. Thanks for the video.

This works!! You don’t need to disassemble the entire MBP to get the battery out. It took me about 15 minutes to remove the battery and then about 5 minutes to clean up the existing sticky sections using a tweezer to peel it off. Remember to drain the battery until the computer shuts off abs DO NOT use metal tools around the battery. I recommend using a small amount of nail polish remover on the edge of a card to help soften the glue as you pry the battery out.

Thanks, this helped me a lot and saved a ton of time! I did what you suggested, stated with the battery right away and removed the 2nd piece first and then the rest. It worked out great and the the battery removal process (after I removed all the screws and the touchpad ribbon) took literally 10 minutes! Though I did use adhesive removal that came with the iFixit kit and some pretty wide (much wider than screwdriver) pryer. Also the fact that my battery was very swollen, strangely, helped because due to that swelling some of the adhesive, I guess, unstuck naturally over time. Thanks, Cheers!

I used a scraper with a small wooden block, battery was out in 10 to 15 minutes. Excellent tip! Thank You!!!!!!

Thanks SO much for this video - it saved me tons of time and really eliminated the possibility of damage to the other parts from uninstalling and reinstalling. I went slow and was able to pull the center batteries without a tool, as you suggested. I had the battery replaced in 30 mins! We’ll done!

You can always tape the end of the screwdriver to add padding and allow it to not puncture anything

Thank you soo much! Video should be how to replace your mbp like a boss! I have not replaced my battery since purchase 2015, Mainly because iFixit just well.. playing safe. but now my cycles have come to the end and omgsh I wish I had found your channel earlier! Thanks again, life saver!

Yes metal may not be ideal, just don't use anything small and sharp. I used a 2" flexible putty knife because it was thin and wide. It was super easy to get under the edge and pry the batteries out easily. My batteries were leaking one of the chemicals already. I could small it when I opened the case. Battery installed with no issues. Did remove trackpad cable from motherboard and trackpad to protect it. Easily removed and replaced. Thin and wide, regardless of what you use, works quick and fairly safely. My plastic tools were too thick especially for the batteries over the trackpad.

Thank you so much man, I watched your videos and went for it. If anyone has trackpad issues after just make sure that tape on top of the battery is fastened and plugged in correctly. I had to redo that step after turning the computer on to no avail.

Great tutorial !! Thank you for taking the time to record this

Thank you for this, I can’t believe the schematics and how Apple designed these batteries in, it’s totally ridiculous and cumbersome, they could definitely have had a better design in 2015, they do it so you’ll bring it to an Apple tech so they can squeeze more money out of you, because that’s what Apple does , I’m one of those people that likes to tinker and fix things myself ,anyway thank you again for taking the time to post this

Thank you!

its a good vid, good info!

my batteries were puffed up so badly that I was able to pry the batteries out by hand. otherwise, I wouldn't have considered using a screwdriver on a puffed battery. still, I didn't know they were "glued" in place. helpful all in all.

Thanks a lot!! Saved me a lott of time and hazzle. Worked fine on two computers. Allso a MAC Book Pro from 2012

😂This guy nearly sets his mac on fire removing the battery, then proceeds to upload a tutorial on KZfaq on how to replace your Mac battery 😂😂

looks way easier. I might actually buy a battery now

Great tips, thanks!

Great advice. The trick of starting with the batteries 2nd from the end worked great. I'd like to try the "thread" routine - pull something like fishing line between the battery and case.

Great job bro!!!

Thank you! I did it with your tips!! 💜💜💜

I just replace my battery without removing every component. I made sure the battery is dead so it will have less energy if I punctured it. Also I used acetone to weaken the glue and then floss, and copper wire to get under the battery and cut through the glue with the wire until the glue was weak enough for the whole battery. Once the first battery to the right was up it was easy to just use a plastic card for the rest of the batteries by using the extra space. Don't use a screwdriver. If you use a screwdriver and the battery bends, or dents it will start to spark.

Thanks

Great to know! I just bought a used 2015 retina with a good stock battery so I wouldnt have to do the tear apart task to replace a battery. I wondered if it could be done without tearing the machine apart. I see the nuances and cautions that need to be taken. I've read suggestions of using a putty knife - I have a set of plastic putty knives/spreaders - look for plastic ones they will be a safer tool to use.

Success. I just used the plastic card from the local grocery store, no screwdrivers needed.

You shouldnt use any metal tools near LiPo batteries unless youre sure what you are doing but i still wouldnt recommend it because if you want to remove the batterie its likely already broken so its even more unstable. Damaging the battery can cause fire and or explosion and is prevented by using plastic tools without sharp edges.

Thank you, a success report here.

Left side: Okay this is difficult Right side: This was way easier Middle: HOLY F@$! HE DID THIS WITHOUT TOOLS!?

I'm going to do mine this way as well. I may go so far as to get pieces pried up just enough to get some acetone in there to weaken the bond, especially on the middle cells. I will also probably try and use a putty knife instead of a screwdriver to get things started because it will spread out the force on the cells.

use nylon under the batteries. that is the really easy way (fishing 150lb nylon) works for any glued on battery on MBpros

Do you think it would make it easier if I ran the computer under heavy load before hand to heat up the adhesive?

Thanks!

I did use this technique. However, it is very risky. One time I moved my knife (I did it with a large knife, its top was broken so it was flat) and then it shot through my motherboard. Luckily nothing damaged, but be careful guys! Ah also, if you use a plastic small bag, or 2 to be sure, you can put some hot water in it and leave it on top of the battery part you want to remove. Then it is way easier to remove the battery. Good luck!

Something most people don't realize: If you drain the old battery completely, then there's no risk of it get caught on fire !!

I’m glad I watched this vid - it saved me time… However, I also am glad - once I got to the point where this guy fessed up to puncturing part of the battery with a too-small s/d and the stinky and dangerous mess it made - I watched the next vid that came up for me, as the maker was more cautious, professional, and thorough. I would not have gotten through the process successfully just watching THIS vid, as there are important steps omitted (removing screws, tape, connectors and adhesives). On the other hand, I would not have gotten thru the process as quickly without THIS vid. Thanks again! The other vid I watched was Kamil Kuzniak (or Kuzbiak) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qK6cqdqDttKwloE.htmlsi=IyK6ICVTDktS-oKD “2015 MacBook Pro Battery Replacement”

Anybody here, i’m using screwdriver for the two center battery, after that i am unable to click my trackpad, is there any way that i can solve that without buying new trackpad ? Is that fixable ? Really need anybody help

Rather than use a screwdriver, can't you drip some adhesive solvent onto a card prized under the battery. I've seen this done on a similar video.

oh man. do NOT use a screwdriver. Use a plastic tool that will not puncture the battery. Or use dental floss, fishing line, or string to remove it.

tried this did not work... then sent it away and it took 3 months to get it back but it works like new

Yo.. The paint chips make it better!!!

Thaks, this helped out with the process.

Solvent and dental floss- way safer than a metal screwdriver.....

I would like to confirm that, trying to disconnect the battery of my smartphone, it started smoking. I got scared and threw the smartphone out of the window! (in my garden). So much better to try other systems, such as fishing line. Nothing happened to the smartphone, just a little smoke, it didn't catch fire. But better be very careful.

Trouble is i basically did the same thing as this in an iPhone and punctured the battery.

Anyone found a replacement battery close to the original quality?

How much would this be to replace it if i brought the battery? as i stupidly decided to try it myself. worst mistake ever!!! Thanks

I don't care for puncturing the battery, I care for the scratches inside my Mac :))) so plastic all the time :P

NEVER EVER USE METAL to remove LITHIUM batteries!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lucky you didn't burn your hands off!!! Ever seen a Lithium chain reaction fire?

You won’t lose any data ?

Wow, people love to tell you how you're doing it wrong cos it's dangerous or whatever. You did great and lived to share what you learnt with the world. I like your idea of careful prying, thanks for sharing it. Thanks for openly admitting that you made a mistake and nearly started a battery fire. They are much more exciting and shocking to observe than dangerous as long as you do it away from other combustible materials as it doesn't take long for the flammable solvents to burn away. If surrounding things catch fire. Extinguish them with water when the battery has stopped venting. Fire extinguisher would be handy to keep surrounding things from burning but won't extinguish the battery fire most likely. Just have to let it finish venting. This guy didn't hide anything. He told us everything he did and what worked best for him. We are all learning, none of us know everything. Just say no to safety "experts" who get a buzz from any chance to tell someone off. To the safety "experts", get a life. Do something interesting and contribute to the world. Unless it's egregious, telling people off for this stuff only discourages open and honest sharing of information and nobody likes you!

oh man that sound of metal, you should use plastic tools.

And don’t bother pulling the adhesive strip on the new one. Those batteries are going nowhere. They are crammed in there.

One repair shop gave me the price to do this... it would cost 285 dollars they said. Kind or ridiculous no? As far as I know the parts cost about 100 bucks... so the service is nearly 200 dollars? How does that make any sense?

Rubbing alcohol releases the glue!

Use a plastic spudger, not a screwdriver 🤦‍♂️

Good video but gee......Thanks Apple. (FFS)

I hate letter S sound in bad mic. I lost my hearing.

Utter lunacy, poking around one of these batteries with a metal screwdriver. Sorry, no credibility in my opinion.

So....you claim to have watched all these other videos, with many more complicated steps, but you didn't even pick up the BASIC instructions to not use metal tools to remove the battery? Seriously?

Big yikes.

Dude you honestly should delete this. You could probably be held liable for reccommending people use a sharp screwdriver for this, which is just absolutely moronic. This has 37k+ views at the moment and I can absolutely guarantee someone has started a fire as a result of your terrible advice. I recommend people watch Hamad Benaicha's method. He uses a metal spatula, which is still dangerous, but at least he's not applying pressure directly to the battery walls like in this video so much as into the seam between the laptop and the battery. I personally recommend you sub in blunt plastic spudgers for added gentleness. You can easily apply the necessary force without worrying about messing with the battery. I had a bit of turpentine and alcohol on hand to remove adhesive if necessary, but I wound up not feeling like I needed it. Apple Pie Tech's fishing line method was also helpful for getting started on each cell of the battery. But the spudgers were far more effective once you have a bit of lift on each cell and you're able to get them in there cleanly.

Did this once, punctured the battery and it sprayed smoking chemicals on me. Don’t do this!!! Take it to a professional.

Do not reference the majority of this video. Take your laptop to a professional or purchase a kit that includes proper tools. Take precautions: Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Wear protective eye-wear, gloves and a heavy shirt. Keep a bottle of white vinegar nearby in case the battery leaks and a tin canister to dispose of the battery once removed. 1. Drain the battery to 0%. 2. Make sure all peripherals are unplugged. 3. Cover your retina display screen with aluminum foil. 4. Using a syringe, squeeze a couple drops or acetone below each cell, then use a plastic tool or dental floss to gently lift the battery. 5. Make sure to clean the surface and remove all adhesives from the laptop base before installing the new battery. One useful advice from this author, you can skip about 70 steps of the battery removal process by carefully removing the cells in the order mentioned.

hi can you tell me how many batteries exactly is there 6

Thank you!